Adam's WO never was a closed-elite club
But that's why this discussion exists. It's been clearly stated that the thread's a goner unless something is done.
I don't think it should be elites, but certain standards put in place from the off would ensure its survival.
The problem stated by theymos is that a lot of unrelated posts were being reported to moderators, but I saw nowhere he describing that those off-topic were posted by newbies, Jr Members, Members, Full Members and Senior Members ONLY. Maybe what pissed him off was the alt shill and nazi r0ach (look, he's a Legendary
!). If theymos states it's statistically proven that the problem is related to lower badges I'll grab my stuff and go away, so far Marcus and yourself are arguing enforced by data YOU DO NOT KNOW and he's clearly moved by hate and scorn.